ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Choose statements that are TRUE about lymph nodes:
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contain B-and T-cell lymphocytes
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filter blood
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destroy pathogens and cancer cells
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produce antibodies
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -From the given choices, option (b) best describes the function of a lymph node. The major function of a lymph node is to expose the pathogens to the specialized leukocytes known as the lymphocytes. The lymph nodes filter the lymph and remove the pathogens which are then exposed to the lymphocytes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped tissues found along the lymphatic vessels. The lymph nodes act as filters. Various immune system cells trap germs in the lymph nodes and activate the creation of special antibodies in the blood.
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